We are Kit and Ace, and we make Technical Luxury™ – clothing that has all the quality of luxury clothing, paired with the functionality of performance wear. Founded in Vancouver, BC, we have shops worldwide, and more opening all the time. Change is constant around here. We are always innovating. Our shops will evolve, our locations will change, our product line will progress and in 100 years we could be doing anything.

We compare ourselves to the best retail shops in the world and we set our standards high. Our culture is strong and we take it seriously. It is founded on integrity, innovation, accountability, transparency and continuous development.

We are committed to a culture of creative leadership. We make more than just Technical Cashmere™ and the perfect t-shirt – we are developing the leaders of tomorrow.

Anything is possible and we have big plans.

The District Director is responsible for the performance of all shops within their region which includes and is not limited to managing and growing retail operations in the region, maximizing sales, training and developing a strong pipeline of future leaders and ensuring that the Kit and Ace brand and culture is authentically represented on our shop floor and in market.

This role reports directly to the Area Director and supports the growth, strategy and vision of their respective region and overall business and brand objectives. As a hands-on retailer, you hire, develop, and train the best retail team to ensure a world class guest experience and stellar community-based marketing initiatives, and drive continuous improvement through regular review and analysis of the business and results.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Development

Allocate 30% of your time to lead, develop, coach and guide your team in establishing goals and developing their competencies that drive performance and supports personal development

Model the company culture, and exemplify our shared values on a day-to-day basis

Train and develop Shop Directors and ensure that they are developing a strong line of talent within their shops

Partner with the Training Department to roll out any training that may be required within your region

Operations

Oversee the opening and management of all retail stores in the region

Assume full accountability for all retail operations and business growth in the region

Maintain an ongoing dialogue with the Retail Operations Director

Ensure shops are operating at the highest level of integrity and are generating a world class experience

Responsible for managing all inventory aspects within your region to ensure optimum margin and sell through

Responsible for prioritizing any shop improvements that may need to take place

Keep in mind that Kit and Ace is a brand new company and everybody does a little bit of everything.

As the company grows opportunities will present themselves and internal mobility and growth will be encouraged. We need awesome, hard-working people now that understand the 411 behind a start up and are willing and excited to be a part of everything that goes along with it.

Please apply by responding to the email listed below and attach your resume and cover letter in either PDF or MS Word format. In your cover letter please outline your mid-term life goals (the next 5 years) and explain how this position will assist you in reaching your objectives.

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